HC Deb 26 February 1907 vol 169 c1430
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the forthcoming Budget, he has yet considered the expediency of widening the range of taxation on luxuries, such as deer forests, salmon fishings, grouse moors, yachts, and motor-cars.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. ASQUITH, Fifeshire, E.)

I gave my hon. friend a promise as long ago as last March that this suggestion would receive my serious consideration. I cannot add anything to that statement unless and until the time comes when I can lay specific proposals before the House.